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US Navy hires Domino Data Lab to slash AI training time for detecting Iranian mines
Technology
Published on 1 May 2026
Training underwater drones could drop from months to days
The US Navy is ramping up artificial intelligence to detect Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. Under a new contract, Domino Data Lab will help speed up training for underwater drones to recognize new mine types. The effort could shrink a six-month training cycle to just days, boosting readiness in a fast-evolving threat.
- US Navy focuses AI on mine detection in the Strait of Hormuz
- Domino Data Lab contract targets faster drone training for new mine types
- Potential shift: six-month process reduced to days
- Technology aims to improve readiness against evolving mine threats
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